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Olakunle Olusanya

Danone & Fan Milk, Managing Director

Olakunle Olusanya

Olakunle Olusanya is Director and General Secretary for Danone & Fan Milk in West Africa, where he leads legal, corporate governance, and public affairs for a diverse and fast-evolving cluster of markets. A lawyer by training and business leader in practice, he operates at the intersection of government, regulation, and corporate strategy in some of Africa’s most dynamic economies. Over the course of his career, he has developed deep expertise in public policy, stakeholder engagement, regulatory advocacy, and agricultural value chains, working within both the public sector and the FMCG industry. He is particularly recognised for navigating complex policy environments while enabling sustainable growth and long- term investment. Olakunle was named one of the “Top 40 Lawyers Under 40” at the 2019 ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards and has featured on the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Nigeria in 2023, 2024, and 2025 recognising his impact on the evolution of in-house legal and corporate affairs leadership. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, he is committed to advancing food security, responsible business, and effective governance in Africa. He believes that lasting commercial success must be grounded in strong institutions, empowered communities, and inclusive economic opportunity.